While the move is set to save the city $5 million a year, officials say it leaves taxpayers with an understaffed fire department with slower response times.
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Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Fullerton City Council Members Consider Mandating Affordable Housing in New Developments
As cities struggle to get their housing plans approved by the state, Fullerton might mandate affordable housing in new developments as some city council members oppose the idea.
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Fullerton City Council Members Finalize New Election Map Despite Resident Pushback
Fullerton residents will have a new voting map for the next decade or so, but some community members say it’s one that ignores their concerns.
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Fullerton Council Members Pick New Election Map; Residents Feel Unheard Again
While residents once again pushed for a community backed district voting map to be adopted, council members are moving forward with a different map instead.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
OC Residents Face Electricity Rate Hike As New Clean Energy Agency Prepares To Launch
The switch was originally touted as a cheaper option. Meanwhile, the agency released a financial statement showing much of its starting cash has run dry.
Posted inGovernment
Fullerton Approves Budget Despite Open Questions on Cuts, Funding Shortfalls
City council members are set to keep discussing the budget in the coming weeks and consider cutting as much as 5% of the general fund’s expenditures.
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Fullerton Joins Cities Requiring Masks In Stores for Coronavirus Protection
In a 3-2 vote, the city council expanded on the board of supervisors order requiring both retail employees and residents to wear masks while shopping in essential businesses.
Posted inFullerton, Top Stories
Fullerton To Study Authorizing Legal Pot Shops
Legal pot shops could come to Fullerton after the City Council decided to study the issue and revisit it in March to decide if they want to move forward on it. Meanwhile, the city is struggling to address the illegal shops operating in the city.
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Fullerton Takes First Step to Open a Homeless Shelter
Fullerton gives nonprofit homeless services provider Illumination Foundation $500,000 to help start the first homeless shelter in the city.
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Fullerton to Allow Homeless to Sleep in Cars Overnight
Homeless people living in their cars in Fullerton will be allowed to park and sleep overnight at some point, after the City Council directed City Manager Ken Domer to begin rolling out the program, starting with finding a location.
